FCC
Lumen Responds to Allegations it Underbuilds While Collecting Public Funds
The Communications Workers of America is accusing Lumen of underinvesting in broadband while taking public money.
Infrastructure
Broadband Infrastructure is the means to deliver Better Broadband, Better Lives
Spectrum
Companies Clash Over Spectrum Sharing in 12 GHz Spectrum Band
Satellite service provider Dish, which is open to 12 GHz for mobile, recently signed a network sharing deal with AT&T.
Joe Biden
China Hacking, Small Business Struggling with Broadband Minimum, Rosenworcel on Spectrum Priority
Biden admin accuses China of hacking, FCC’s minimum broadband insufficient for small businesses, Jessica Rosenworcel says midband is priority.
Infrastructure
Telework Can Be Mainstay If Broadband Gets Up to Speed
Experts say telework is here to stay, so long as broadband disparities are fixed.
Expert Opinion
John Windhausen: Connecting Anchor Institutions to Broadband Requires Access to Poles
The high cost of pole attachments can deter broadband providers from providing service to the anchor institutions and residential consumers.
FCC
Satellite Operators and Broadband Entrants Vie for Primacy as FCC Debates the 12 GigaHertz Band
Will the 12 GHz band be opened for 5G uses or remain exclusively for satellite services?
BBLO
Broadband Breakfast Panelists Pitch Solutions for Finer Broadband Mapping Data
Experts argue for significant changes in order for broadband mapping efforts to be successful.
Infrastructure
Transparent Internet Pricing Campaign, Google Fined $600M in France, Work-From-Home Study
New campaign to make internet prices transparent, Google fined $593 million in France, global survey talks WFH lessons.
Labor
Union Association Requests Congress Attach Hiring Strings to Federal Broadband Dollars
The Communications Workers of America wants provisions in broadband bills barring hiring of subcontractors.
FSF
FCC Gridlock, FTC’s Investigating Amazon-MGM, Brendan Carr’s USF Proposal Raises Questions
FCC gridlock could hobble president’s wishes, FTC opens investigation into Amazon buy, law professor raises questions about Carr’s USF proposal.
5G Wireless
Broadband Breakfast Interview About the Future of 5G with John Godfrey of Samsung
Greater availability of mid-band spectrum has kick-started 5G through better signal propagation, penetration and carrying capacity.
Infrastructure
Google Sued, Broadband Issues Not Just Rural, LA Times Suggests Future-Proof Priorities
Google faces another antitrust lawsuit, ILSR calls for state lead on broadband, LA Times suggests focus on network future.
Funding
‘Massive Infrastructure Spending’ Needed to Get Out of Pandemic Rut, Expert Says
David Brin said infrastructure spending key for economic recovery — and the future of the workplace.
FBA
Simpler Fiber Connections Reducing Training Demands, Truck Rolls And Cost, Experts Say
New, easier fiber installations could address shortage in trained staff.
Broadband's Impact
Reverse Auctions, State-Led Funding, Higher Speeds: Speculation Mounts About Final Infrastructure Bill
Without further word on what to expect in the bipartisan infrastructure framework, Doug Dawson examines what direction it could take.
Funding
Exclusive Drew Clark Column: Will the Broadband Infrastructure Deal Hold?
Many in Washington aren’t holding their breath for the broadband infrastructure deal to collapse.
